It has always been difficult to make sense of the cryptocurrency markets and their momentum. Today is no different, even though there are some very bothersome trends. Despite a small push by Bitcoin, the Ethereum price remains well behind. It is evident a lot of speculators are cooling off on […]
News
Crypto news
Chilean Crypto Firms Continue to Snub Banks’ Hostile Attitude Toward Bitcoin
Boosting overall merchant adoption of cryptocurrencies is always a good idea. It appears Bitcoin is making a lot of inroads in countries where people would least expect it. Chile, for example, will see an influx of new cryptocurrency merchant tools in the coming weeks. Big Changes Are Coming to Chile […]
NEO Price: Reaching the Lowest Value Since September of 2017
Things are not looking all that great for the cryptocurrency industry as a whole. Almost all currencies have lost a lot of volume over the past few hours, even though it remains unclear what is driving this sudden downturn. The NEO price, for example, is getting battered by the hour, […]
Number of ICOs Grew 1.5 Times, Money Raised Decreased 12% in Q2: Report
The number of ICOs launched in the second quarter of the year grew by 49 percent, a new report states. The amount of money raised, however, indicated that investors were less excited at the prospect of investing in ICOs, as it fell by 12 percent. Finance and commerce ICO projects […]
Could Blockchain Tech Be Moving Closer to Enterprise Adoption?
With the vast potential of blockchain, even the staunchest of its critics seem to be coming around. That is, of course, depending on whom you speak to and which research you use. Reputable Big Four multinational Deloitte reports that three in four large companies see a compelling case for blockchain. […]
South Korean Police Raid Crypto Firm Which Claimed to Possess Sunken Treasure
In the old days, people invested in gold as a store of wealth as its value was universal and largely stable. However, cryptos changed the game and attracted a lot of investment which otherwise would have gone to gold. But what if you could merge the two? This was the […]
Crypto Price Week in Review: All Major Currencies Fall After SEC Postponement
Bitcoin (BTC) At press time, bitcoin is trading for just over $6,400, a price it managed to secure yesterday afternoon. The currency has been the victim of several price swings over the last few days, which likely stem from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) announcement that it was postponing […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Bitcoin Remains Stagnant, Stubbornly Refuses to Move
At press time, everybody’s favorite cryptocurrency remains unchanged from yesterday’s price. It was trading for $6,400 and remains at this figure. Earlier this morning, the currency did brush shoulder with $6,300, though quickly recovered within an hour. It also briefly surpassed the $6,500 mark, then quickly retracted. Analysts claim that […]
SEC Settles Insider Trading Suit With Son of California Bank Board Member
The Securities and Exchange Commission continues to crack down on illicit activity within the cryptocurrency industry. It is easier said than done, as a lot of dubious-looking projects exist today. Aaron Smith of San Francisco was recently charged with insider trading. That wouldn’t be entirely unusual, were it not for […]
Brave Browser Extends Crypto Tipping to Reddit and Twitter
The Brave team is still working on ways to make their new browser more appealing. Combining the potential of cryptocurrency with online browsing will create many new use cases which would otherwise remain inaccessible. In a new effort, Brave now incentivizes users to tweet and use Reddit. Another Step Forward […]
Dash Price: Solid Uptrend Offers Hope to the Community
Even though it would appear all cryptocurrency markets will see some positive momentum sooner or later, things usually work out very differently. The Bitcoin price remains in the green, albeit slightly, other currencies, on the other hand, continue to struggle. One interesting exception is the Dash price, which is still […]
Stellar Price: Next Temporary Bullrun Shapes up Nicely
The cryptocurrency world is always full of surprises. Any momentum that has been forming can be eroded in the blink of an eye. Luckily for the industry, the latest turn of events is a positive one. All major currencies are in the green again, and the Stellar price is taking […]
Blockchain Spreads Its Wings to the Advertising Industry
Blockchain technology has infiltrated almost every industry, introducing the world to a new era of technology in which everyone has an equal say. Transparency, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and security are just some of the advantages of the technology that have attracted many, from global giants to small merchants. And it’s not […]
Illegal Activity Shrinks to 10% as Speculators Become the Dominant Bitcoin Drivers
There was a time when the overwhelming majority of Bitcoin usage was associated with drug dealing and other illegal activities. With Bitcoin offering relative anonymity that traditional payment methods like cards and bank transfers didn’t, criminals were quick to hop on the bandwagon, which gave Bitcoin the misguided moniker of […]
West Virginia to Trial Blockchain Voting, Ohio Recognizes Blockchain Data
Blockchain technology’s mainstream foray has continued to gather steam, with West Virginia and Ohio making moves that will see the technology make inroads into those states. West Virginia will give its citizens serving overseas the privilege of being the first people in the US to use a blockchain-powered mobile application […]
The 2018 Year of Cryptocurrency Challenge – Week 27
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote an article outlining a New Year’s resolution that I thought could help boost cryptocurrency adoption and awareness in 2018, as long as enough people were doing it. Last week was the twenty-sixth installment of my challenge. This week I’ve been around a lot […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Could Today’s Rise Signal the Currency’s Return?
At press time, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap is trading for over $6,400. That’s about $200 higher than where it stood 24 hours ago. Yesterday, we discussed that bitcoin had dropped significantly in reaction to the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponing its decision regarding the bitcoin ETF submitted […]
Ethereum Classic Price: Massive Pump Ends in Tears as Value Retraces
The uneasy market momentum maintains its grip on the cryptocurrency industry. None of the top currencies are looking great as of right now. It would appear the Ethereum Classic price is taking the brunt of the assault, which is entirely expected after its recent pump out of nowhere. Ethereum Classic […]